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The effect had by facades is by no means limited to the building exterior. As a rule, their colours, forms, surface qualities and structures also have an impact…

The mouldable quality of concrete, its potential for creating different forms and the expressive scope its surface offers make it a fascinating building…

Because construction methods, building materials and uses vary widely, refurbishment concepts must be attuned to each particular building.

Many architects are still puzzled by what exactly a »sustainable« building is. Now the next buzzword is entering the architectural debate: namely, the »Active…

Stairs are much more than mere links between different levels. As vertical elements of architecture, they can create arresting spatial displays.

Urban housing developments today have to accommodate many different forms of dwelling, often at the interface between living and work in a digitally…

The possibilities of wood – considerable to start with – continue to grow. At present it is getting a foothold in the city centre. The systematisation of the…

This year’s December edition documents not only the building itself, but also the processes necessary to produce it. These processes vary considerably based on…

Materials and their surfaces are integral to architectural expression. Architects use them to bring their designs to life and to give buildings their unique…